In many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sport on television. Some people believe that this discourages the young from taking part in any sport themselves. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.

Whether live
sports
on
TV
distracts youngsters from participating in
sports
in real life is a matter of debate. In my view, participating in various
sports
is much more beneficial than just watching them on
TV
,
although
watching a few
games
doesn’t hurt either. In
this
essay, I will discuss and present my view.
First,
let’s begin with the fact that many
sports
channels broadcast live sporting competitions, and in many countries, there are ongoing tournaments. These days, young people are passionate about many
sports
but hardly engage in outdoor
sports
.
Instead
, they prefer
sports
channels as part of their entertainment rather than as an encouragement for developing their sportsmanship skill. The non-stop
sports
on television
also
discourage youngsters from becoming athletes themselves.
For instance
, more than half my college friends are huge fans of international
sports
such
as cricket and football but their experience with these
games
is minimal. They are much better critics of these
games
than they are players.
Sports
channels are not the only cause of
this
decline. The growth of video
games
and the availability of gaming consoles have
also
contributed to
this
decline.
In addition
, parents are
also
responsible for
this
degradation.
While
parents should have encouraged children to play outdoor
games
, they buy
games
, and consoles for their kids. In conclusion, the reluctance to play
games
rather than watch
sports
on
TV
has been kindled by the endless sporting programs on
TV
, parents' apathy, and widespread access to gaming devices. No doubt
sports
on
TV
can be a good way to enjoy our favourite team's performance, but youngsters should not watch it all day long, and they
also
should play the
sports
themselves.
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task achievement
You presented a balanced view effectively, but ensure all your points directly support your main argument to enhance clarity. Avoid deviating into topics such as video games and parental influence unless they directly relate to your argument on sports broadcasting's impact.
coherence & cohesion
Your essay has a good logical flow, with a clear introduction, development of ideas, and a conclusion. To further improve, ensure each paragraph begins with a clear topic sentence that announces the paragraph’s main idea, making it easier for readers to follow your argument.
task achievement
Support your arguments with more specific examples and evidence. While you mention how sports channels influence youngsters, including statistics, studies, or real-life examples could make your arguments more compelling and persuasive.

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